Barlow and Maier are a great find for Graham and an excellent addition to the series, but they're also phenomenally talented creators who have an incredible amount to contribute to the industry. I can't reccomend this issue enough to anyone who hasn't read any of the series yet because it easily stands on its own and introduces a creative team that specialize in work that the industry is in dire need of. Read Full Review

Fil Barlow and Helen Maier the lead designers for many cartoons during my childhood: Godzilla TAS, Ghostbusters, and Mighty Ducks, to name but a few. Their animated style gives Yorris a nostalgic look. 8house: Yorris' distinct look is difficult to go into unprepared. The characters have a wiggly quality to them, with shifting proportions. The panels share their squirmy shapes: they roll like waves across the page, often as part of the lettering. This book's visual style work because of Maier and Barlow's designs. The backmatter thoroughly covers the inspiration behind the look of the neo-victorian clothing and the insectoid monsters. 8house: Yorris #4 is anything but short on ideas. Read Full Review